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(A50.3) Late congenital syphilitic oculopathy
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10 407 in individuals diagnosis late congenital syphilitic oculopathy confirmed
3 310 deaths with diagnosis late congenital syphilitic oculopathy
32% mortality rate associated with the disease late congenital syphilitic oculopathy
Diagnosis late congenital syphilitic oculopathy is diagnosed Women are 7.08% more likely than Men
4 835
Men receive the diagnosis late congenital syphilitic oculopathy
2 803 (58.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis late congenital syphilitic oculopathy
507 (9.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease late congenital syphilitic oculopathy - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-14, 30-34, 45-49, 60-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9, 15-29, 35-44, 50-59, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-24, 45-69, 80-84, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 25-44, 70-79, 85-89
Disease Features late congenital syphilitic oculopathy
Absence or low individual and public risk
Late congenital syphilitic oculopathy - what does this mean
Late congenital syphilitic oculopathy is a rare eye disorder caused by an infection with the bacterium treponema pallidum, which is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy. it can cause inflammation of the eye and lead to vision loss, as well as other eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, and optic nerve damage.
What happens during the disease - late congenital syphilitic oculopathy
Late congenital syphilitic oculopathy is a rare form of ocular syphilis caused by the bacteria treponema pallidum. it is usually caused by vertical transmission of the bacteria from a mother to her fetus during pregnancy, although it can also be transmitted through blood transfusions or sexual contact. the bacteria can lodge in the eye and cause inflammation, scarring, and damage to the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and other ocular complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the eyes
- Clinical history
- Blood tests
- CT scan of the brain
- MRI of the brain
- Fundoscopy
- Ultrasound of the eyes
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Electroretinography
- Optical coherence tomography
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the risk of vision loss and improve the visual function of the patient.
- Antibiotic therapy to treat the underlying infection
- Corticosteroid therapy to reduce inflammation
- Laser treatment to reduce the opacity of the cornea
- Surgery to remove cataracts
- Regular eye exams to monitor and detect any changes in vision
- Regular monitoring of the patient's blood pressure
- Regular monitoring of the patient's blood sugar levels
- Regular monitoring of the patient's cholesterol levels
- Regular monitoring of the patient's kidney function
- Adequate nutrition to support eye health
- Adequate rest and relaxation
30 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Late congenital syphilitic oculopathy - Prevention
Late congenital syphilitic oculopathy can be prevented by ensuring pregnant women are tested for syphilis and treated immediately if found positive. additionally, pregnant women should be screened for syphilis at their initial prenatal visit and again at 28 weeks gestation.